Commercial Planning Manager - Beverages

About the role

Nestlé is looking for a Commercial Planning Manager to join its Beverages team in Sydney. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Development, the role leads business planning, forecasting and investment decisions, connects the sales, category and demand planning teams, and turns data analysis into commercial recommendations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead business planning, forecasting and investment decision processes for Beverages
• Identify growth opportunities through Strategic Revenue Management, optimising investment ROI while balancing customer contribution and portfolio mix
• Analyse customer-specific performance to find key drivers, risks and opportunities, and turn insights into clear commercial recommendations
• Own the commercial strategy and execution plan, partnering with Sales and Category teams to fix performance gaps
• Manage commercial planning and execution of new product launches and channel activations

Required profile

• Minimum 6 years of commercial experience in Sales, Category and/or Finance, with cross-functional experience preferred
• Proven FMCG experience with a track record of delivering results
• Full Australian working rights; pre-employment checks such as health checks may be required

Required skills

• Advanced financial and analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal, networking and presentation skills
• Advanced Excel; Power BI is advantageous

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus an attractive bonus program
• Up to 5 KitKat Days per year
• Personalised development and career opportunities
• Wellbeing perks: free flu vaccinations, discounted private health insurance and gym memberships
• Purchased leave, volunteering leave, sports leave, emergency services leave and up to 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Discounts on Nestlé products, novated leasing options and salary sacrifice to superannuation